Cost of living in Malden

In Malden, United States, a family of four typically needs around $6405 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $3008 monthly.

How expensive is Malden compared to other cities?

Malden is 111% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Malden compare to your city?

Malden is 35% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Malden is, on average, 21% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Malden?

Who is Malden a good fit for?

Malden is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Malden so expensive?

The high cost of living in Malden is largely driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact monthly expenses.

Is food expensive in Malden?

Yes, food prices are 47% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in Malden?

Public transport in Malden is 14% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable compared to other expenses.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
3008 $
Without Rent
936 $
Rent & Utilities
2072 $
Food
701 $
Transport
64 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
5987 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
66.3K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 25 $
Dinner 99.7 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 15.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.03 $
Capuccino 4.49 $
Coke, 330ml 2.59 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.23 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.45 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.08 $
Eggs, 12 pack 5.63 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.1 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 12 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 21.2 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.31 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.37 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.77 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.85 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.52 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.88 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.49 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.59 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.72 $
Cigarette pack 10.9 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.49 $
Monthly Pass 83 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.93 $
Taxi, 8 km 17 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 154 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.89 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 6.94 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.08 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.99 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 139 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 210 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 59.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,792 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,820 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 2,199 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,529 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 6,803 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 4,958 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 5,987 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.57%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 34.9 $
Cinema, 1 seat 15 $
Haircut 20.2 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 73.5 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 47.1 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,492 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 23,676 $

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Malden vs Panama City (Panama City is 54% less expensive) Malden vs Colon (Colon is 61% less expensive) Malden vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 59% less expensive) Malden vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 65% less expensive) Malden vs David (David is 72% less expensive) Malden vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 68% less expensive) Malden vs Balboa (Balboa is 58% less expensive) Malden vs Pacora (Pacora is 58% less expensive) Malden vs Chitre (Chitre is 64% less expensive) Malden vs Penonome (Penonome is 63% less expensive)
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Malden vs Havana (Havana is 66% less expensive) Malden vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 53% less expensive) Malden vs Holguin (Holguin is 57% less expensive) Malden vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 49% less expensive) Malden vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 65% less expensive) Malden vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 61% less expensive) Malden vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 48% less expensive) Malden vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 48% less expensive) Malden vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 64% less expensive) Malden vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 71% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Malden vs San Jose (San Jose is 59% less expensive) Malden vs Limon (Limon is 60% less expensive) Malden vs Liberia (Liberia is 70% less expensive) Malden vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 59% less expensive) Malden vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 58% less expensive) Malden vs Cartago (Cartago is 68% less expensive) Malden vs Heredia (Heredia is 59% less expensive) Malden vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 44% less expensive) Malden vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 56% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Malden vs Castries (Castries is 61% less expensive) Malden vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 60% less expensive)
Jamaica
Malden vs Kingston (Kingston is 56% less expensive) Malden vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 74% less expensive) Malden vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 66% less expensive) Malden vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 61% less expensive) Malden vs May Pen (May Pen is 73% less expensive) Malden vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 67% less expensive) Malden vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 72% less expensive) Malden vs Linstead (Linstead is 65% less expensive) Malden vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 63% less expensive) Malden vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 62% less expensive)
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Malden vs St. George's (St. George's is 65% less expensive) Malden vs Grenville (Grenville is 65% less expensive)
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Malden vs Roseau (Roseau is 67% less expensive) Malden vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 62% less expensive)
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Malden vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 67% less expensive) Malden vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 67% less expensive)
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Malden vs Belize City (Belize City is 71% less expensive) Malden vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 64% less expensive) Malden vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 76% less expensive) Malden vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 56% less expensive) Malden vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 48% less expensive)
Guatemala
Malden vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 67% less expensive) Malden vs Mixco (Mixco is 79% less expensive) Malden vs Coban (Coban is 70% less expensive) Malden vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 74% less expensive) Malden vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 70% less expensive) Malden vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 70% less expensive) Malden vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 71% less expensive) Malden vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 71% less expensive) Malden vs Flores (Flores is 71% less expensive) Malden vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 74% less expensive)
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